Letters from an American February 6, 2025
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Feb 7, 2025 The podcast dives into how the Trump administration manipulated key communications, eroding trust among minority groups. It tackles alarming misinformation about media and funding, while raising concerns about national security in light of CIA transparency directives. The pressing need for air traffic control modernization is highlighted, along with new political maneuvers and legal challenges around social media controversies and citizenship policies. The discussion critiques the implications of privatizing government services and its impact on public safety.
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Fake ICE Raids
- The Trump administration updated old ICE press releases to appear new.
- This created a false impression of increased immigration raids across the U.S.
Trump's Disinformation Campaign
- Trump spread disinformation, including false claims about USAID spending and a mid-air collision cause.
- He also falsely accused CBS of editing a Kamala Harris interview to replace her answers.
Politico Funding Lie
- MAGA influencers, including Musk, falsely claimed USAID funded Politico.
- This was debunked; the money was from subscriptions to Politico Pro.